Intel NUC 13 Extreme Kit NUC13RNGi9 User manual

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Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi9
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi7
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi5
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi9
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi7
Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element -
NUC13SBBi5
User Guide
July 2023

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Contents
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Installation Precautions.............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements.........................................................................6
2.0 Open the Chassis ...................................................................................................................7
3.0 System Memory ....................................................................................................................13
4.0 M.2 SSD .....................................................................................................................................16
5.0 2.5” and 3.5” SSD................................................................................................................18
6.0 External PCIe card ..............................................................................................................22
7.0 Close the Chassis.................................................................................................................27
8.0 Connect Power ......................................................................................................................29
9.0 Install an Operating System .........................................................................................30
10.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ................................................31

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Revision History
Date
Revision
Description
October 2022
1.0
Initial release.

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1.0 Introduction
This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products:
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi9
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi7
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Kit - NUC13RNGi5
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi9
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi7
•Intel® NUC 13 Extreme Compute Element - NUC13SBBi5
1.1 Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and
with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying computer equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before
performing any of the steps described in this guide.
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, or networks before you open
the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment
damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front
panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
•Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
•Create a log to record information about your computer, such as model,
serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
•Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the
procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an
antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station isn’t
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.

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1.2 Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the
installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
•Sharp pins on connectors
•Sharp pins on circuit boards
•Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
•Hot components (such as SSDs, processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
•Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing
to qualified technical personnel.
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
If you don’t follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility
of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.

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2.0 Open the Chassis
1. Disconnect the power cord, telecommunications systems, networks, antenna, and
modems, if any of them are connected, before you open or service the device.
2. Unscrew the thumb screw (A) on the rear side of the chassis.

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3. Hold (B) and lift to remove the top cover.
4. Pull (A) (D) outwards to remove the side panels:

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5. Remove the front cover:

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6. Unscrew the three screws on the top front, top rear, and back panel:
7. Remove the USB Type-C cable (B)